Orange Uganda signs network management partnership with Eaton Towers (Uganda)

Orange Uganda has entered into a definitive agreement with Eaton Towers for the sale and management of its passive network infrastructure and assets. According to company reports, the fifteen-year deal is focused on both the outsourcing of the operation and maintenance of existing sites and providing build-to-suit for new sites with a view to reducing both operating costs and capital expenditure.

Philippe Luxcey, CEO of Orange Uganda, has said that they are pleased to announce their agreement with Eaton Towers. The partnership will enable us to expand our network and develop new multimedia services, in particular in rural areas, helping them achieve their ambition to provide the Ugandan population with the best network coverage and high-quality services. Through this agreement, they will be able to reduce their operational costs and, at the same time, prevent the proliferation of masts thereby reducing the environmental and visual impact of their network, especially in urban and ecologically-sensitive areas.

Marc Rennard, Executive Vice President in charge of Africa, Middle East and Asia for France Telecom-Orange, said that Orange Uganda’s towers initiative is the first of its kind and will be closely watched by Orange subsidiaries in other markets across Africa.

Alan Harper, Chief Executive of Eaton Towers, said that they are excited to be working in partnership with Orange Uganda. This agreement brings significant benefits to all parties. Eaton Towers’ expertise in tower management and commitment to top quality service will allow Orange Uganda to focus on providing innovative mobile services and expanding its subscriber base. At the same time, their ownership and management of the telecoms network infrastructure will ensure that Orange Uganda’s network is continually enhanced and expanded, whilst maintaining low operating costs for the mobile operator.